Assistant Professor

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Kinesiology, Health, Food and Nutritional Sciences (KHFNS) at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Dietetics. This is a 9-month tenure track position commencing in August, 2026. We are seeking a team member who has interest in advancing student learning in the area of nutrition and dietetics and in alignment with UW-Stout's polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, and career focused education.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Advance student learning in Dietetics in alignment with UW-Stout's polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, and career-focused education.

* Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Courses may include, but are not limited to: clinical nutrition, general nutrition, nutrition and metabolism, and nutritional assessment.

* Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.

* Collaborate with faculty to develop and revise curriculum to align with program and university goals.

* Engage in scholarly activities such as mentoring students in the research process, grantsmanship, and dissemination.

* Work with dietetics faculty to maintain program accreditation and ensure compliance with ACEND standards.

* Schedule, maintain office hours and/or online availability for students, in alignment with department expectations.

* Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

* Work with the Disability Services office (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) to foster an inclusive learning environment when students disclose the need for learning accommodations.

* Perform other duties as designated by the Department Chair.

Department:

The University of Wisconsin-Stout's KHFNS Department is responsible for administering the ACEND accredited B.S degree in Dietetics; B.S degree in Food Science and Technology; and B.S degree in Health, Wellness, and Fitness; master's (M.S.) degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (online); master's (M.S) degree in Food Science and Technology; and an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program with 9 and 15 month options. Beginning fall 2028, the department will be housed in a newly-renovated building with state-of-the art classrooms and laboratories, including nutritional assessment and body composition analysis labs, teaching kitchen, commercial kitchen, and various food science laboratories.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

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Required Qualifications:

* An earned doctoral degree in human nutrition or related field from an accredited degree-granting institution and registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) status by start date

* Demonstrated teaching experience related to nutrition and dietetics

* Commitment to fostering an applied, hands-on learning environment

* Willingness to lead an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program

* Commitment to student success and cultivating an inclusive, student-first campus

Preferred Qualifications:

* Professional experience in clinical/medical nutrition therapy practice, post-credentialing

* Experience with program and curriculum development, assessment, and revision

* Ability to develop and maintain a research agenda that actively…